Libertas School is located in Memphis, TN. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B29) the organization is classified as: Charter Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Libertas School employed 115 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Libertas School is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2021, Libertas School generated $7.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 29.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.8m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 19.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO BE A SCHOOL FOR HUMAN FLOURISHING: CULTIVATING THE MINDS, HANDS, AND HEARTS OF CHILDREN IN MEMPHIS FOR LIVES OF WONDER, WORK, AND LOVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIBERTAS IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERING PRIVATE SCHOOL QUALITY EDUCATION. LIBERTAS OFFERS RICH, RIGOROUS AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING THROUGH THE LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION APPROACH OF DR. MARIA MONTESSORI AND CORE KNOWLEDGE.
LIBERTAS IS A PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOL OFFERING PRIVATE SCHOOL QUALITY EDUCATION. LIBERTAS OFFERS RICH, RIGOROUS AND PERSONALIZED LEARNING THROUGH THE LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION APPROACH OF DR. MARIA MONTESSORI AND CORE KNOWLEDGE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Bob Nardo Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $83,873 |
Vinessa Brown Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Francis Ginski Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Andrew Boord Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Allison Leslie Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Markise Rodgers Trustee | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $6,914,398 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $918,176 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,832,574 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $7,841,266 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,925 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,925 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,251,492 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $134,344 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $435,630 |
Travel | $8,277 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $44,777 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $5,790,451 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,399,816 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,037,748 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $36,933 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $886,436 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $515,408 |
Total assets | $4,876,341 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $603,038 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $153,253 |
Total liabilities | $756,291 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,830,974 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $289,076 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,876,341 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Libertas School has recieved totaling $336,178.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Community Foundation Of Greater Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $116,666 |
Charter Fund Inc Broomfield, CO PURPOSE: CHARTER SCHOOL IMPACT | $100,000 |
Assisi Foundation Of Memphis Inc Memphis, TN PURPOSE: MONTESSORI TEACHER RESIDENCY | $69,500 |
J R Hyde Iii Foundation Memphis, TN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR EXPAND & DIVERSIFY THE MID-SOUTH HUMAN CAPITAL PIPELINE TO SERVE SPECIAL & SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL NEEDS | $50,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
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